The Musician's Map Podcast

Gussie shares her early years in music, the formation of Mermaidens and signing to Flying Nun Records.

We also discuss her creative process, her live setup, and being self sufficient.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER MERMAIDENS: Facebook | Bandcamp EARTH TONGUE: Bandcamp ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Unsanitary Napkin - Bandcamp

Cara shares how she started in music, the formation of marine, working with producer Rob Ellis, and signing to The Vinyl Factory.

We also talk about her solo work, what it means to be an artist, and the relationship between music and visual art.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER CARA SEBASTIAN: Facebook  MARINE: Website | Facebook | Instagram ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Linda Perhacs - Parallelograms

Serena talks about how she started playing guitar, how she got into heavy music and how Svalbard signed to Holy Roar.

We also discuss being a female in a male dominated scene, intentional composition, and...her passion for roller coasters.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER SVALBARD: Website | Facebook  MORE OF SERENA: Instagram | CoasterForce ARTIST OF THE WEEK: IMAscore - Website | Facebook

Sarah gives us the low-down on funding: what it is, how you get it, and what you can use it for.

We also talk about the various funding schemes, promotion, and the essential steps you should be taking to getting noticed.

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Mark talks about his early years, his progression through genres, jazz, how he started with electronic music, finding his voice, and harnessing the power of expression.

We also discuss his gear, his live setup, his preferred hardware & software, live sampling, live producing, signal flow, improvisation and collaboration.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE: Website | Facebook  ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Wonk - Website | Facebook

This week is the second instalment of ‘Our Worst Gigs’ - where previous guests of the podcast share their most painful, embarrassing and hilarious gig stories!

We have an incredible lineup for this episode and some unbelievable stories from all levels of gigs - from busking on the street, right up to major international tours and record label showcases.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER STORIES BY: Paul Martin (Devilskin) - https://devilskin.co.nz Tom Larkin (Shihad) - http://www.shihad.com Teresa Bergman - http://www.teresabergman.com Eric Jernigan (Rosetta) - http://www.rosettaband.com Dave Baxter (Avalanche City) - http://www.avalanchecity.com Albert Ross - https://www.facebook.com/AlbertRossOfficial Sarah Court - http://www.sarahcourtmezzo.co.nz Ciaran McMeeken - www.ciaranmcmeeken.com Jasper Hawkins - https://www.facebook.com/jasperhawkinsmusic Zorran Mendonsa - https://www.facebook.com/ZorranSound ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Strobes - Website | Facebook

Teresa talks about talent shows, street performing, forming a band, booking agents, managers, producers and labels.

We also discuss royalties and making a living as a musician.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER TERESA BERGMAN: Website | Facebook | Instagram ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Camille - Website | Facebook

Sarah talks about how she became a classical singer, technique, coaching, and the struggles and expectations of life as a musician.

We also discuss the relevance and future of classical music, and defining artistic success.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER SARAH COURT: Website | Facebook | YouTube ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Spotify Artist Link

Albert talks about his career as a musician, finding alternative income streams, sync, and composing for theatre.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER ALBERT ROSS: Website | Facebook | Salonica ARTIST OF THE WEEK: The National - Website | Facebook

Dave shares how he began in music and how he started writing and performing as Avalanche City.

We talk about writing his song ‘Love, Love, Love’ and how it achieved so much success, his writing process, music awards, and his upcoming album.

LISTEN HERE: WATCH HERE: GET IT ON: iTUNES STITCHER AVALANCHE CITY: Website | Facebook | Instagram ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Bear's Den - Website | Facebook